Melanie Donofe, co-president of the Hancock County Education Association, addressed the Hancock County School Board to request their help by signing a resolution urging the State of WV to stabilize PEIA. Donofe told the Board the proposed changes to PEIA…
Early voting has begun and many early voters may have been surprised to see a Constitutional Amendment banning assisted suicide on the ballot. Surprised for two reasons1)While the amendment was passed during the regular session last winter, it flew under…
The Hancock County Health Department expanded the focus of its awareness event from breast cancer to all types of cancer and held a walk to support those fighting cancer and to honor those who have passed from the dreaded disease.…
Donald J. “Donnie” Hyatt, 66, of Chester, passed on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born June 12, 1958, in Barberton, OH., he was the son of the late Ernest Frank and Melissa Jane…
Bob Reed and Joe Paolo were honored for their service as citizen appointees of the Hancock County Commission on the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle at the Commission’s meeting Thursday. Both Reed and Paolo’s tenure on the Board…
NEW CUMBERLAND, WV – Trick or Treating hours in the unincorporated areas ofHancock County are set for 5:30p.m. to 7:00p.m. on October 31 and withHalloween right around the corner, Hancock County Sheriff Gittings stresses theimportance of safety during trick or…
Tia Vick has been named Oak Glen High School’s Lions Club Scholar for October 2024. Tia is eighteen years old and a member of Oak Glen’s Class of 2025. Tia resides in New Cumberland, WV with her parents, Christina and…
The Hancock County Democratic Headquarters located at 340l Penna. Ave., Weirton, WV (behind Vince Gurrera’s Office) was opened on October 15, 2024. Candidates’ signs are there, as well as other materials. The hours for the Headquarter are as…
When voters go to the polls, they will find a Constitutional Amendment that has flown under the radar when it comes to voter attention or education. Amendment One to the WV Constitution addresses assisted suicide. The Amendment’s title is “Protection…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is excited to launch their new Compressor Mechanic program, offering students hands-on training in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex industrial compressor systems. This program is designed to equip students with specialized…